Have you ever thought of making your own jigsaw puzzle? You can start with any photograph you want and come out with an unusual gift or fun conversation piece.

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Steps

1

Take the photo that you would like to make into a puzzle and blow it up to the size you want to make. A4 or A3 is recommended. You can do this with a normal photocopier or go through a photo processing store for a glossier print.

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2

Get a piece of thin cardboard (colored card) the size of your photo.

3

Using an acid-free glue, glue the photo to the card. Make sure you get it corner to corner. A paper cutter can clean edges so they are aligned.

4

Let the glue dry thoroughly.

5

Cut out shapes using a Stanley knife or X-Acto knife. It may be helpful for you to use a pencil to trace out shapes on the back of the puzzle before you begin cutting. You could do this freehand, or trace around jigsaw puzzle pieces from a commercial jigsaw puzzle.

6

Jumble the puzzle pieces and hand them to a friend to solve.

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If you're cutting deeply enough, you should cut right through the cardboard, possibly damaging the surface underneath. To protect surfaces, place a cutting board, mat, or old magazine underneath the cardboard.